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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.68, 22,868.12 and 9,692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.68, 22,868.12 and 9,692.46 is: 14,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.68 : 22,868.12 = 9,692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.68/22,868.12 = 9,692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.68x = 22,868.12 × 9,692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.68x = 221,648,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,648,362.61/15,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,518.44

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